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This article applies to version 4.8.0 and later of P2 Explorer. Note, some screenshots on this page may be of earlier versions. For the latest help, see Entry Components.<\/a><\/p>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n

The entry components (Log Entry, Case Entry, and General Entry) allow users to make entries in a workbook. These components are part of Shift Log, and are configured in exactly the same way. There are minor differences in the way the components are used, but configuration is the same.<\/p>\n

Explorer\u2019s Entries<\/em> subsystem is the cornerstone of our \u2018single event\u2019 philosophy. An entry is a record that connects data in such a way that it can be accessed by different P2 Explorer modules, such as Shift Log, Sentinel, and A-Plus. This means that an event in Sentinel can also be shared as an event in A-Plus, Case Management, and Shift Log. This results in a seamless user experience for the end user, team collaboration resulting in less double-handling of data, and contributing to better decision-making.<\/p>\n

In Shift Log terms, when an operator makes an entry, they are filling in part of the story. Another user in Case Management (for example) may pick up that entry and add further information to it, building upon the foundation until the full picture emerges.<\/p>\n

The following diagram shows a Log Entry being configured:<\/p>\n

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The Log Entry, Case Entry, and General Entry components all have the following configuration options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table Title<\/strong>:<\/td>\nThe text that is to be displayed in the table header.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Form<\/strong>:<\/td>\nThe Form against which entries are being saved. This contains the fields than will be displayed in the table.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sort By<\/strong>:<\/td>\nBy default, the entries are shown according to the created date (or event time for log entries). You can change this to sort by another field or in reverse order.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Group By<\/strong>:<\/td>\nBy default, entries are shown in a flat list. You can choose a named list from the chosen Form by which to group the entries. This grouping is similar to the \"topics\" in previous versions of Shift Log.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filters<\/strong>:<\/td>\nFilter the data shown in the table according to your criteria on the available fields.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Columns<\/strong>:<\/td>\nReorder the columns in the table, change their width or label, or hide them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What Type of Entry Should I Configure?<\/h3>\n

The three different types of entries are designed for different things - they are similar, but different. They are designed for different purposes, and have different default fields. However all entry types can have any number of fields in addition to the default fields.<\/p>\n

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Here's a quick guide to help you understand the difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nLog Entry<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Entry<\/strong><\/td>\nCase Entry<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Designed to be contained within a shift. The Event Time determines what shift these entries will appear in.<\/p>\n

A maximum of 200 entries can be displayed in a log table.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

These entries will appear in a workbook until they are closed. They are not tied to a shift.<\/td>\nThese are similar to general entries in that they will appear in a workbook until they are closed. However they will also appear in Case Management.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Default Fields<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Description<\/li>\n
  • Event Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Assigned To<\/li>\n
  • Closed Date<\/li>\n
  • Description<\/li>\n
  • Status<\/li>\n
  • Time Open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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